Wallace, Catherine

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Maker
Wallace, Catherine
Date made
1852
Origin
Savannah, GA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 scroll partial cross bands. Border of large flowers including roses, pansies, and others, with leaves and filled in background.
Inscription
Hymn / To The Blessed Virgin / / Hail Mary Queen and Virgin pure / With every grace replete / Hail kind protectress of the poor / Pray our needy state / / O thou who fillest the highest place / Near heavens imperial throne / Obtain for us each sinving grace / And make our wants thy own. / / How oft when trouble fill'd by breast / Or sin my consience pain'd / Through thee I sought for peace and rest / Through thee I peace obtain'd / / Worked by Catherine Wallace at / the Academy of St Vincent of Paul / Savannah December 181852//
Length Without Frame
18 3/4"
Length With Frame
21"
Width Without Frame
13 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
26"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Made by student at the Academy.
Owner
St. Vincent's Academy, Savannah, GA
Name of School
Academy of St. Vincent of Paul , Savannah, GA